In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Con.Res. 21 // March 8, 2023

H.Con.Res. 21

Sponsor: Matt Gaetz (R-FL)

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Syria within 180 days of the adoption of this concurrent resolution.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Nay

321 votes, representing 192,774,796 people73.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

103 votes, representing 62,383,887 people23.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon32173.7%
YeaLost10323.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%